Cedar Graphics Inc

UV offset, digital and wide format printing. We print awesome things for innovative brands and creative people. Let's print something awesome together!

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Proof, Print, and Ship all online with our newly redesigned online printshop. Visit https://t.co/mM3XD0zwVt for industry leading pricing on posters and postcards, fast turns, and high quality.

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Print 101: What is a solvent? 🧪💧

Pigments provide the color, but solvents act as the liquid binder that transfers them to the paper.

By adjusting the solvent blend, press teams control drying speed, ink flow, and cost efficiency for a flawless run.

#Print101 #CedarGraphics

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"Grateful for the professionalism, responsiveness, and care your team brings to every project."

Shoutout to Phillip, Communications Division Manager for the City of Cedar Rapids, for this amazing feedback.

Proud to support our local community!

#cedarrapids #cedargraphics

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Print 101: Pigment vs. Dye 🧪🎨

Ever wonder why commercial print jobs resist fading? It’s all about the pigments.

Unlike liquid dyes, solid pigments offer superior fade resistance and incredible longevity on the page. 

#print101 #cedargraphics #printdesign #pigment

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Cedar Graphics will be closed on Monday, May 25th for #MemorialDay.

If you reach out about an order or project, we’ll get back to you as soon as we can when we return on Tuesday, May 26th.

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend! 🇺🇸

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Does UV ink need a top coat?

Unlike regular inks, UV inks cure instantly & are more resistant to scratching & marking. An aqueous coating is only added for a specific finish, like high-gloss or ultra-matte.

#print101 #commercialprinting #printindustry #uvprinting #printingtips

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New press day at Cedar Graphics. 👀

Konica Minolta Accuriojet 30000 is going in. More to come once it's up and running.

#CedarGraphics #CedarRapids #Hiawatha #KonicaMinolta #AccurioJet #NewEquipment #PrintShop #CommercialPrinting #BehindTheScenes #PrintLife #Iowa #ShopFloor

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Big week on the floor at Cedar Graphics.

Sadly we're saying goodbye to the Ricoh Pro Z75, and something new is coming in.

More to come soon. 👀

#CedarGraphics #CedarRapids #Hiawatha #BehindTheScenes #PrintShop #CommercialPrinting #PrintProduction #ShopFloor #PrintLife #Iowa

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Print 101: UV inks can go places standard inks can't.

PVC. Vinyl. Polystyrene. Foil. We run UV inks on our offset presses across all of it.

More substrate options = more creative freedom for your project. 🖨️

#Print101 #CedarGraphics #UVInks #CommercialPrinting

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It's Friday. Somewhere someone just remembered they need print materials for Monday.

#printhorrorstory #sendhelp #thedeadlineismonday #printingemergency #truecrime #fridayfright #lastminuteprinting #survivorstory #horrorstory #scary #horror #scarystories #horrorstories

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Quick question for our Quad Cities neighbors 👋

When do you typically start ordering print materials for summer events?

🗓️ 3–4 months out
📅 6–8 weeks out
⏰ A few weeks before
🚨 Last minute (we can help)

#QuadCities #PrintShop #SummerEvents #CedarGraphics #LocalBusiness

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Print 101: UV inks cure with ultraviolet light instead of oxidation, meaning sharper edges, more vibrant color, and the ink sits ON the substrate instead of soaking in. The difference is visible. 🖨️

#Print101 #Printing #UVInk

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Ever wonder why professionally printed materials look sharper? 🤔

Most office printers max out at 600 DPI, while commercial ones go 1200 DPI or higher. It's all in the details!

#PrintingQuality #DesignTips

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PRINT 101: The Ink Lab 🧪🎨

Why does Cedar Graphics mix ink in-house?
1️⃣ Perfect color accuracy for your brand.
2️⃣ Superior quality control.
3️⃣ Faster production to meet your deadlines.

Precision starts in the lab.

#Print101 #CedarGraphics #InkMixing #QualityGuaranteed

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EARTH DAY 2026: Our Power, Our Planet. ⚡️🌍

Did you know UV inks cure instantly, eliminating harmful VOC emissions? By choosing UV-LED curing, we’re reducing energy use and protecting air quality with every sheet. 🌿

https://t.co/BN0ZpAldbp

#EarthDay #PrintTech #Sustainability

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Print 101: Color Bars 🌈

Ever wonder what those colorful strips at the edge of a press sheet are? They aren't just for show, they give our operators the data needed to measure and control color density with total precision.

#Print101 #CedarGraphics #GraphicDesign #ColorAccuracy

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Sometimes planning new equipment isn’t CAD drawings, it’s paper on the floor.

Making sure everything fits before the real install begins.

More to come. 👀

#Printing #BehindTheScenes #CedarGraphics #PrintShop

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PRINT 101: Checking Color Proofs 🎨

When reviewing a color proof, don’t just glance, check it carefully: color consistency, PMS color matching, copy, layout, bleeds, & page order/numbering. Catching these issues now saves time, money, & headaches later. 🖨️

#Print101 #PrintTips

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Print 101: The Press Check

Screens can lie, but the press doesn't! A press check lets you inspect a live sheet right off the run. Once you sign it, that sheet becomes the operator's master guide for the rest of the project.

#Print101 #CedarGraphics #GraphicDesign #PressCheck

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We are proud to have been partnering with Moab, Utah artist Serena Supplee for 15 years! 🏜️🎨

Check out this video featuring her amazing art and sculptures. Keep an eye out and you may even notice some of our work!

Watch here: https://t.co/18bjjydAEb

#utahart #moabartist

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#PRESSPROOF: Your final checkpoint before hitting print! Plates are exposed, the job is setup on the press, and printed once for client approval. If something changes, the process is repeated. It's high stakes for unmatched accuracy. 

#Print101 #OffsetPrinting #CedarGraphics